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This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 874 Merriman Road in Akron, OH is listed for $850,000 ($166 per sqft). Built in 1885, the home offers 5,115 sqft of living space on a 1.35 acres lot.

Agent Description

Built circa 1885, the Merriman Farmhouse has been lovingly restored to reflect the Georgian Revival style and timeless elegance of the grand homes of that era. Gleaming Redwood columns rise atop a gentle hill overlooking historic Merriman Road, while the in-ground pool & guesthouse create an exceptional setting for entertaining.

A 2-story front porch leads to sweeping foyer thats flanked by a stately dining rm w HW floors & a gas FP w marble surround to the right & a beautiful living rm to the left w HW flrs, gas FP w marble surround & historic windows. The wood-paneled den w FP & handsome built-ins.

A charming 3 season rm (formerly a sleeping porch) w 2 sliders w new glass, wood-paneled walls & traditional 'haint blue' ceiling. The kitchen feat. Viking range, new sink & faucet, a lovely dinette w picture window. Mudroom connects the home to garage & feat.

new split HVAC, slate tile floor, built-in cabs & original arched windows. Enjoy summer evenings on the screened porch overlooking pool & new patio. A 1st floor laundry rm w quartz c-top, full BA & half BA of of front foyer complete 1st floor. Upstairs 4 well-sized BRs, all w beautiful HW flr, 2 full BA incl.

1 w tile floor, subway tile shower, dbl sinks & linen cab. while the other feat. tub/shwr & pedestal sink. The bsmt feat. 2 brand-new 50-gal HWTs, 2nd laundry, daylight windows, 200-amp panel w newer service cable & 400k BTU steam boiler. The backyard is a hidden oasis w a 20x40 in-ground chlorine pool w new cover, heater '23, filter & pump '23, 3 sheds.

A new brick patio, pavilion w chandelier & Redwood deck creates the perfect backdrop for summer fun. The 1 BR 1 BA 1250 sqft Redwood-sided guesthouse w Pella windows, parquet flr, vaulted ceil. w skylights, kitchen w charming cabs & newer s/s appl., updated full bath, own HVAC. Main home painted w SW Emerald paint '24. The Merriman Farmhouse is rich with history, original character, thoughtful updates & exceptional spaces for entertaining & overnight guests.

Key Features

  • Built in 1885
  • 1.35 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Private pool
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
4 full, 1 half
1885

Amenities

PoolFireplaceA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$4,546/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$615
Interest$3,683
Insurance$248

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

874 Merriman Road

Akron, OH 44303

Ridgecrest

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

BookcasesChandelierCrownMoldingEntranceFoyerEatInKitchenKitchenIslandNaturalWoodwork

Exterior Features

SprinklerIrrigationLighting

Property Details

Construction

Block RedwoodSiding

Pool Features

PatioPorch

Parking

GarageDriveway

Heating

Hot Water(Heating)Steam

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigeratorWasher

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom single family at 874 Merriman Road is listed at $850,000 ($166/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $3,683 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1885, 1.35 acre lot, 2 stories, Private pool, Fireplace. Interior Features: Bookcases, Chandelier, CrownMolding. Exterior Features: SprinklerIrrigation, Lighting.

This property is listed by Robin M Rohrich and can be reached at 3306964179 or rrohrich@stoufferrealty.com.

RR

Robin M Rohrich

Agent at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty

(330) 696-4179

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Stouffer Realty · View on Broker Site

MLS# 5211081· Source: listhub· Updated 1 days ago

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874 Merriman Road, Akron, OH 44303

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